Teachers’ Perceived Factors of Deviant Behavior among Secondary School Students in Kwara State: Implication for Educational Managers

This study investigates students’ deviant behaviors as perceived by their teachers in secondary schools with the aim of knowing the factors responsible for such behaviors. The study adopts the quantitative approach to carry out the research. Stratifid and simple random techniques were usednto select 380 participants that participated in the study. An instrument tagged “Factors of Deviant Behaviors and Measures Questionnaire" (FDBMQ) was used to elicit data from the respondents. Partial Least Square (PLS) software was used to assess the psychometric properties of the items contained in the questionnaire, while Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to do the descriptive analysis. In addition, the analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to test the three hypotheses formulated for the study. Results of the study revealed three factors (parent, society and school) that contribute to deviant behaviors. Findings also indicate measures that can be used to minimize deviant behaviors. Also, the results of the ANOVA showed a signifiant difference, while Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) was used as a post-hoc test to determine the group that contributes to the signifiant difference. The results of the three hypotheses confimed that signifiant difference exists on the basis of religion, age, and educational qualifiations. Based on the fidings of the study, implication for educational managers and future research direction were provided.<br style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;" />

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ECONOMIC GROWTH ANALYSIS: A STUDY ON MALAYSIAN MARKET

e-Academia Journal ◽

10.24191/e-aj.v9i2.7379 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Suhaily Maizan Abdul Manaf ◽

Shuhada Mohamed Hamidi ◽

Nur Shafini Mohd Said ◽

Siti Rapidah Omar Ali ◽

Nur Dalila Adenan

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Foreign Direct Investment ◽

Direct Investment ◽

Inflation Rate ◽

Government Expenditure ◽

Correlation Method ◽

Research Direction ◽

Least Square ◽

Future Research ◽

Internal And External Factors

Economic performance of a country is mostly determined by the growth and any other internal and external factors. In this study, researchers purposely focused on Malaysian market by examining the relationship between export, inflation rate, government expenditure and foreign direct investment towards economic growth in Malaysia by applying the yearly data of 47 years from 1970 to 2016 using descriptive statistics, regression model and correlation method analysis. By applying Ordinary Least Square (OLS) method, the result suggests that export, government expenditure and foreign direct investment are positively and significantly correlated with the economic growth. However, inflation rate has negative and insignificant relationship with the economic growth. The outcome of the study is suggested to be useful in providing the future research direction towards the economic growth in Malaysia. Keywords: economic growth; export; inflation rate; government expenditure

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Is Cannabis Tourism Deviant? A Theoretical Perspective

Tourism Review International ◽

10.3727/154427219x15561098338303 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 71-77 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Tianyu Ying ◽

Jun Wen ◽

Hairong Shan

Keyword(s):

Moral Identity ◽

Deviant Behavior ◽

Theoretical Perspective ◽

Research Note ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Directions ◽

Tourism Research ◽

Self Identity ◽

Deviant Behaviors ◽

Future Research Directions

With the growth of cannabis tourism, destinations such as the Netherlands have begun to offer cannabis-related products and services to visitors, including tourists from countries where all drugs are strictly prohibited. Yet limited research has sought to understand cannabis-oriented tourists' efforts to neutralize deviant connotations, namely by justifying or rationalizing misbehavior, when deciding to participate in cannabis tourism. This research note proposes a framework of deviant consumption behavior (DCB) constructed of geographic shifting, self-identity shifting, and moral identity shifting from the perspective of cannabis-oriented tourists to delineate tourists' decision-making process around engaging in deviant behaviors. The proposed framework suggests that previously developed DCB frameworks in the marketing and consumer behavior literature should be adapted for use in outbound tourism research. This research note also highlights areas for debate and investigation regarding cannabis tourists' deviant behavior. Future research directions are provided based on the proposed framework as it applies to deviant tourism research.

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Fit Perception and Engagement: The Mediating Role of Work Meaningfulness

Vision The Journal of Business Perspective ◽

10.1177/0972262921999866 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 097226292199986

Author(s):

Robinson James

Keyword(s):

Employee Engagement ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Strong Predictor ◽

Organizational Outcomes ◽

Research Strategy ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Future Research ◽

Work Meaningfulness

Research on engagement has gained considerable attention in recent years as it is a strong predictor of a range of positive individual and organizational outcomes. There is a question of why the level of the engagement is different from employee to employee in an organization, though they are provided with the same resources. This study aims to investigate the influence of fit perception on engagement and the role of the employee’s psychological condition (work meaningfulness) on this relationship. This study mainly employed a survey research strategy, and data were primarily garnered from a questionnaire. This study was conducted among 145 respondents from the public sector organizations in Sri Lanka. Partial least-square structural equation modelling was employed to analyse the generated data. In this study, the researcher has conceptualized fit perception as a higher order construct comprising Person Job fit and Person Organization fit. The study revealed that fit perception positively influences employee engagement, and this relationship is mediated by work meaningfulness. This study contributes to the literature by deepening the understanding of the fit perception and engagement relationship by introducing work meaningfulness as a mediator variable. By highlighting how engagement is influenced by fit perception and work meaningfulness, this study facilitates practitioners to build and maintain an engaged workforce. Further contributions of this study, the avenue for future research, and study limitations are presented in detail at the end of this article.

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Significance of Job Attitudes and Motivation in Fostering Knowledge Sharing Behaviour Among Bank Personnel

Journal of Information & Knowledge Management ◽

10.1142/s0219649221500039 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (01) ◽

pp. 2150003

Author(s):

Muhammad Umar ◽

Maqbool Hussain Sial ◽

Syed Ahmad Ali

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Knowledge Sharing ◽

Job Involvement ◽

Job Attitudes ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Future Research ◽

Public And Private ◽

Knowledge Intensive ◽

Public And Private Sector

This research examines the association of job attitudes (i.e. job involvement, job satisfaction, and commitment) with knowledge sharing behaviour of bank personnel through behavioural antecedents (i.e. motivation, attitude, and intentions to share knowledge). The hypothesised relationships among job attitudes (excluding job involvement), behaviour antecedents, and knowledge sharing behaviour are significant and consistent. Notably, the association of job satisfaction with the motivation to share knowledge is insignificant. The survey results are based on data from a stratified multistage cluster sample of 316 public and private sector bank professionals from Pakistan, analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS)-Structure Equation Modelling (SEM). The research provides a framework for theoretical and practical implications in knowledge-intensive organisations to foster knowledge sharing that increases individual as well as organisational productivity. The study paves the way for future research by including knowledge-oriented leadership, culture, trust, knowledge governance, and citizenship behaviour in the current framework for analysis in diverse geographical and demographical contexts.

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Towards Managing Organizational Change: An Empirical Study

Annals of Contemporary Developments in Management & HR ◽

10.33166/acdmhr.2021.02.004 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 41-50

Author(s):

Sulaiman Abdullahi Bambale ◽

Saheed Ademola Lateef ◽

Ibrahim Abdulmalik

Keyword(s):

Organizational Change ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Employee Commitment ◽

Employee Motivation ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Trust Building ◽

Observation Data ◽

Study Results ◽

The Relationship

This study examines the relationship between trust buildings, motivating employees, and employee commitment toward organizational change. A self-administrated questionnaire was used to gather data. The study provides a basic understanding of organizational change. Through systemic, theoretical, and conceptual understanding, the arguments of the study are built on the importance of communication in the organization and how in bringing organizational change. The current study proposed that trust-building, employee motivation, and employee commitment will be related to organizational change. A total of 292 copies of completed questionnaires were returned, representing 90.7% of the total questionnaire distribution to both managers and owners of manufacturing firms. Out of which, only 275 questionnaires were usable for the analysis after removing incomplete data and outliers. Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to analyze as a popularly accepted model to justify the theory with the observation data. The study results revealed that trust-building, employee motivation and employee commitment have significant effects on organizational change. The current study also claims the importance of collaboration within employees of any organization at the level of transition. The current study will help professionals and academics and enhancing their leadership abilities, it will benefit and inspire trust members to show better outcomes. However, it is recommended that further research is needed in this direction to confirm the result of this study. Finally, this study concludes that trust-building, employee commitment and employee motivation play a significant role in organizational change.

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Consumer Confusion in Mobile Application Buying

International Journal of E-Business Research ◽

10.4018/ijebr.2014100104 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 52-70 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Tathagata Ghosh ◽

Venu Gopal Rao

Keyword(s):

Consumer Behavior ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Need For Cognition ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Future Research ◽

Consumer Confusion ◽

Managerial Implications ◽

Research Findings

This study aims to examine effects of consumer confusion proneness on two consumer behavior variables, word of mouth and buying decision, in a confusion prone product market like smartphone and mobile applications (app). Additionally, the study examines the moderating influence of a personality trait variable pertinent to information processing – need for cognition, on the afore-mentioned relationships. Data were collected via a survey from 254 post-graduate students and analyzed with the help of structural equation modeling with a partial least square (PLS) approach using SmartPLS 2.0. Research findings indicate that the dimensions of consumer confusion proneness behave differently in terms of their linkages with consumer behavior. Further, as expected, consumers' need for cognition also play a major moderating role which helps to fathom the concept of consume confusion in the context of mobile and smartphone applications. Academic and managerial implications as well as scope for future research are also discussed.

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BARRIERS OF SMES’ SUSTAINABILITY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: A PLS-SEM APPROACH

International Journal of Entrepreneurial Knowledge ◽

10.37335/ijek.v9i1.129 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 10-24

Author(s):

John Amoah ◽

Abdul Bashiru Jibril ◽

Bayuasi Nammei Luki ◽

Michael Amponsah Odei ◽

Charles Yawson

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Developing Economies ◽

Manufacturing Sector ◽

Business Owners ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Future Research ◽

Global Business ◽

Sub Saharan

Undoubtedly, entrepreneurial knowledge is a prerequisite for the survival of every business organization. To this, the contribution of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the socio-economic development in most developing economies cannot be underestimated. Both developed and developing countries are living testimonies of their contributions to their nation’s growth and development. However, extant literature shows that as competition and innovation intensify in the global business market, many SMEs in developing countries are constrained by external forces that hinder the sustainability of these businesses. Hence, this paper aims to find out the mitigating factors warranting SMEs’ sustainability from the viewpoint of entrepreneurs and business owners, particularly in the manufacturing sector of Ghana, a Sub-Saharan Africa region. To achieved this objective, the study deployed a simple random sampling technique with 370 valid responses through a structured questionnaire for the analysis. Relying on PLS-SEM (partial least square and structural modeling) with the aid of ADANCO 2.2.1 software version revealed that factors such as financial challenges, technology; market penetration & acceptability; and research & development are barriers facing SMEs sustainability in the Ghanaian manufacturing sector. This study would be beneficial to entrepreneurs and business owners of SMEs in most developing countries and provide deeper insight into the SME literature at large. This study would further strengthen SME entrepreneurs and business owners to fully devise strategies that can help them to override such migrating challenges and equipped them to effectively stay competitive in the long term for the firm’s growth and survival. The limitation and future research directions are equally presented in the paper.

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The Relationship between Person-organization fit and Organizational Cynicism in Higher Education Industry

International Journal of Business and Management ◽

10.26666/rmp.ijbm.2020.3.1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Negative Influence ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Future Research ◽

Organizational Cynicism ◽

Area Of Concern ◽

Person Organization Fit ◽

Higher Education Industry

Organizational cynicism has been an area of concern for the management of higher education. The purpose of this study is to examine whether the academic perception of person-organization fit has a significant impact on organizational cynicism. Data for the research was collected through a self-administered survey and was analyzed using partial least square structural equation modelling. The findings of the study revealed that the person-organization fit has a significant and negative influence on the cynicism. These findings showed that management reduces negative attitudes among academics by adopting strategies that not only fulfil employees’ needs and preferences but also conform to their values and goals. The limitations and directions for future research are also discussed.

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MODEL PENGELOLAAN DANA DESA DAN PEMBERDAYAAN PETANI DI DESA PERBATASAN INDONESIA DENGAN TIMOR LESTE

Analisis Kebijakan Pertanian ◽

10.21082/akp.v19n2.2021.135-148 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 135

Author(s):

Boanerges Putra Sipayung ◽

Theodorus Fobia ◽

Werenfridus Taena ◽

Umbu Joka

Keyword(s):

Urban Areas ◽

Central Government ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Evaluation Process ◽

Physical Capital ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Fund Management ◽

Quantitative Descriptive Analysis ◽

Timor Leste

Village funds allocation has been provided to village government by central government starting in 2015. The provision of village funds aims at ingreasing equitable development in urban areas. This study aims to design a model of implementation of village funds management and farmer empowerment, with a case of Manusasi Village, Timor Tengah Utara Distict, bordering with Timor Leste. This research was conducted in August-September 2020. The methods used in this research were quantitative descriptive analysis and SEM based on variance, namely Partial Least Square (PLS). The sampling method used in this study was accidental sampling, with the chosen sample of 75 households from the total popultation 258 huosehold farmers. Results of this study indicated that planning had a significant effect on the evaluation process of village funds. The multiplier effect value of village funds in Manusasi Village was 1.39. There was no direct effect between physical capital, social capital, and human capital on the empowermeny of farming community in Manusasi Village. An important component of the implementation model of village fund management and farmer empowerment is the socialisation of the use of village funds which aims to increase public knowledge about village funds and build partnerships with universities or other institutions as sources of experts. The role of experts is to help improve village fund management and improve the quality of programs and planning.

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FACTORS INFLUENCING REPURCHASE INTENTION IN ONLINE SHOPPING CONTEXT: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF SATISFACTION

Journal of Applied Structural Equation Modeling ◽

10.47263/jasem.2(1)04 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 29-43

Author(s):

Xin Jean Lim ◽

Eugene Cheng-Xi Aw ◽

Kenny Guan-Cheng Teoh

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation ◽

Online Shopping ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Least Square ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Future Research ◽

Repurchase Intention ◽

Performance Expectancy ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Effort Expectancy

This study investigates the factors influencing repurchase intention in online shopping context.Self-efficacy and trust were integrated with Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) components, namely performance expectancy and effort expectancy in explaining online repurchase intention. It was hypothesized that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, self-efficacy, and trust influence satisfaction and online repurchase intention. Satisfaction was posited to mediate the relationships between the proposed antecedents and online repurchase intention. 211 use able responses were collected through purposive sampling method and the data was analyzed using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). All proposed hypotheses were supported except the effects of effort expectancy and performance expectancy on online repurchase intention. All mediating effects of satisfaction proposed were found to be significant. Based on the findings, implications and future research directions were discussed.

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